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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Nebraska recognizes the excellence of two professors, four students and numerous alumni with design and education awards at the 2021 AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Awards Gala.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, W. Cecil Steward, Emeritus Dean and Emeritus Professor of Architecture, who was a colleague, teacher, mentor, friend and so much more to the alumni, students, staff and faculty of the College of Architecture which he led proudly for over 27 years as its dean.

Renowned internationally for her distinct design voice, Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA will be giving the next Hyde lecture titled “Public Work: Foundations” at 4 p.m., November 12, at Richards Hall, room 15, UNL City Campus. This lecture is proudly sponsored by AIA Nebraska.

The College of Architecture is excited to announce internationally renowned design activist Jeffrey Hou, professor of landscape architecture and the director of Urban Commons Lab at the University of Washington, Seattle, will be giving the next Hyde lecture titled “Design for Resilience” at 4 p.m., October 22^nd via Zoom Webinar.

Working to elevate design excellence, student engagement and innovation, Nebraska-based Timberlyne, manufacturer of pre-built post and beam kits, pledges $50,000 to the College of Architecture to establish the Sand Creek Post & Beam Design and Fabrication Fund which will provide competitive grants to support wood construction research and fabrication.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Architecture students along with a multidisciplinary collaborative of Omaha and Lincoln-based leaders in the fields of design, performance, education and placemaking has begun planning efforts for a mobile stage aimed at reviving neighborhoods, schools and public spaces post-pandemic.

The College of Architecture honors the legacy of emeritus professor Thomas Laging with an online exhibit of his work and an endowed London travel scholarship that bears his name.

The College of Architecture is excited to announce internationally renowned designer Jason Bruges, founder of Jason Bruges Studio, known as a pioneer in the space between art, architecture, technology and interactive design, will be giving the first Hyde lecture of the season titled “An Insight into Jason Bruges Studios” at 4 p.m., September 24th via Zoom Webinar.

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